William Giampetro, 59, and Irene Giampetro, 54, both of 255 Elm St., were arrested Tuesday about 11:30 p.m. They were each charged with two counts of sale of illegal drugs, possession of marijuana, two counts of possession of drugs near a prohibited place and conspiracy to commit sale of illegal drugs.

The officer asked the couple about the plants, Timmerman said, and William Giampetro acknowledged that they belonged to him, and that he was growing them for personal use.

``He was then arrested,'' Timmerman said.

After the arrest, police obtained a search warrant and seized a total of 27 plants, they said. They said about 10 were young and small, but several of the mature plants were over 6 feet.

Investigators also seized seeds and unspecified materials used for cultivating the plants, police said.

William and Irene Giampetro were released Wednesday on bail, and are scheduled to return to court Sept. 21.